Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

JOB OVERVIEW • Reference ID: P-SPT-815541 • Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) • Profession: Allied Health • Specialty: Sterile Processing • Job Type: Contract • Location: Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma • Coverage Type: Backfill – Urgent • Coverage Period: November 30, 2026 – February 27, 2027 • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM • Hours: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week • Call: 6 days/month, including 1 weekend/month • Scrubs: Royal blue JOB REQUIREMENTS • Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). • Minimum 1 year of required sterile processing certification. • Required certification: CBSPD, CRCST/HSPA, or equivalent accepted certification. • BLS certification required – American Heart Association. • Pediatric experience required. • Experience with decontamination, manual cleaning, mechanical cleaning, and high-level disinfection (HLD). • Experience with assembly, care, and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments. • General instrumentation and laparoscopic instrument experience. • Flexible endoscope experience. • Experience with steam and low-temperature sterilization. • Experience using facility-specific sterilization equipment. • Dental tray assembly experience. • Preferred certifications: • CER (HSPA) • CIS (HSPA) • CSIS (CBSPD) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare and deliver clean and sterilized instruments and equipment for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts, and clinical procedures. • Sterilize, wrap, organize, and prepare medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays. • Prepare surgical gloves and gowns before medical procedures. • Collect, manually clean, sort, and decontaminate used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies, and instruments. • Prepare and package decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization. • Operate and monitor sterilization equipment. • Inspect supplies to ensure cleanliness and proper condition. • Identify and report sterilization equipment problems to surgeons or supervisors and request replacements as needed. • Maintain records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, sterilized items, and supplies. • Reorder medical and surgical supplies, manage inventory, and monitor expiration dates. • Remove and dispose of medical waste appropriately. • Perform instrument assembly, including general, laparoscopic, flexible endoscope, and dental instruments. • Maintain proper care and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments. FACILITY INFORMATION • Operating Rooms: 4 inpatient ORs, 5 outpatient ORs, and 2 outpatient endoscopy rooms • Equipment: Arthrex, Steris, Olympus, and other facility equipment